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# Order Question Block

> Learn how to use Order Question blocks to create sequencing and arrangement activities.

The **Order Question** block challenges learners to arrange items in the correct sequence. Learners drag and drop items to reorder them, making it an engaging way to assess understanding of sequences, processes, and hierarchies.

Items can include text, images, or both, perfect for visual sequencing activities.

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  Order Questions present items in a randomised order, and learners must drag them into the correct sequence.
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## When to use Order Questions

Order questions work well for:

* Sequencing events (historical timelines, story events)
* Ordering steps in a process or procedure
* Arranging numbers from smallest to largest (or vice versa)
* Alphabetical ordering
* Ranking items by size, importance, or other criteria

## Settings

### Layout settings

<ParamField path="Layout" default="flex" type="select">
  How items are arranged: **flex** (wrapping row) or **grid** (fixed columns).
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Grid columns" default="2" type="slider">
  The number of columns when using grid layout. Only visible when layout is set to grid.
</ParamField>

### Image settings

<ParamField path="Image fit" default="cover" type="select">
  How images are displayed within items: **cover** (fills the space, may crop) or **contain** (shows entire image).
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Image size" default="md" type="select">
  The size of images in items: **small**, **medium**, or **large**.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Image padding" default="none" type="select">
  Padding around images in item cards.
</ParamField>

## Creating an Order Question

To create an order question:

1. Add your items in the **correct order**: this defines the expected sequence
2. Each item can have text, an image, or both
3. When learners view the question, items are automatically shuffled

The order you set in the editor is the correct answer.

## Answer and Marking

The question is marked correct when the learner arranges all items in the exact sequence you defined. Partial ordering is not awarded marks; the entire sequence must be correct.

## Response settings

<ParamField path="Response requirement" default="Correct" type="select">
  Determines when the question is considered complete:

  * **Correct**: The learner must answer correctly to proceed.
  * **Answered**: Any response is accepted; correctness isn't required.
  * **Optional**: The learner can skip the question entirely.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Max responses" default="0" type="slider">
  The number of attempts the learner can make before the question is locked (0–3). Set to **0** for unlimited attempts.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="XP points" default="5" type="slider">
  The experience points awarded for answering the question correctly (0–10).
</ParamField>

## Tips for teachers and parents

**Best practices:**

* Keep sequences to a reasonable length (4–6 items works well for most learners)
* Make the correct order clear and unambiguous; avoid items that could logically go in multiple positions
* Use images for younger learners or visual sequencing tasks
* For number ordering, include enough items to demonstrate understanding (e.g., at least 4–5 numbers)
* Consider the cognitive load; longer sequences are significantly more challenging
* Write clear instructions about the ordering criterion (e.g., "smallest to largest", "first to last")